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Feasibility and implications for future plantation investment
Authors: Linden Whittle and Rhys Downham
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The volume of global trade in wood products continues to grow, putting increased pressure on the Australian softwood sawmilling industry to remain internationally…
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The purpose of Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) is to provide accredited persons with regular professional development activities, relevant to the approved arrangement class 19. We develop these activities in consultation with industry.CBC activity topics may include:changes to electronic…
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Women are increasingly staking their claim in the agricultural sector, with more than 88,000 women working in agriculture in 2023.Celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Deputy Secretary Tess Bishop said women account for more than…
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Trends in farm debt: Agricultural lending data 2022–23Download PDF (1.41 MB)Download Word (2.2 MB)Download Excel (XSLX 80 KB)Agricultural lending data 2022–23Debt is an important source of funds for farmers to develop their farm business and for ongoing working capital. Information on trends in the…
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We offer our employees a range of benefits. These include an inclusive workplace, competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.Enterprise agreementThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 came into effect on 4 April 2024. This enterprise…
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Notice issued: 10 March 2021
From 1 April 2021, the research and development (R&D), Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) components of the cherries levy and charge will increase, and the marketing component will decrease. The overall levy/charge rate…
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22 November 2019
Who does this notice affect?
The following information is relevant to Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under Class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangement.
What has changed?
The department is updating…
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26 July 2011
This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) informs stakeholders of the release of the Review of Published Tests to Detect Pathogens in Veterinary Vaccines. This review provides clarification…
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16 October 2015The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) today released the draft Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis guidelines 2015 (BIRA guidelines). Interested stakeholders…
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From 1 July 2019, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) levy for bananas will decrease from 0.75 cents per kilogram to nil. The EPPR levy was activated on 1 July 2015 to…
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